Shaun Mannagh
| Shaun Mannagh | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Mannagh in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 6 August 1997 | ||
| Original team(s) | Murray Bushrangers, North Albury, Richmond (VFL), Lavington, Werribee (VFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 36, 2023 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2024, Geelong vs. St Kilda, at Kardinia Park | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Geelong | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Geelong | 10 (14) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of second qualifying final, 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Shaun Mannagh (born 6 August 1997) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Geelong Cats in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early career
[edit]At the end of 2015, Mannagh left the youth league team Murray Bushrangers to join amateur-level club North Albury in the Ovens & Murray Football Netball League. He was also recruited to Richmond's VFL reserves team. While remaining on Richmond's VFL list, Mannagh returned to the Ovens & Murray League, this time playing for Lavington.[1] Mannagh then played for Werribee in the VFL,[2] where he kicked six goals from 28 disposals in a losing Grand Final against the Gold Coast Suns in 2023, being rewarded with the Norm Goss Memorial Medal. After a few years of attracting the attention of AFL clubs, his Grand Final performance was enough to enter the national draft as a mature-aged rookie.[3]
AFL career
[edit]Mannagh was drafted by Geelong in the 2023 AFL draft at pick 36 as a mature-aged recruit.[4] He made his senior debut at 26 years of age against St Kilda at GMHBA Stadium in round 1 of 2024.[5] He kicked his first career goal against Adelaide the next week at Adelaide Oval, before he was omitted from the team for Geelong's Easter Monday clash with rivals Hawthorn.[6]
Mannagh played his first final in September of 2024 against Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval. He was one of the best players on the ground, involved in 13 scores and kicking three goals, two of which came in a dominant third quarter. Mannagh's forward craft set up a home preliminary final for the Cats.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Daniel, Troy (18 March 2024). "'You're Where You Belong': Inside Shaun Mannagh's Debut". Geelong Football Club.
- ^ "2020 Signing: Shaun Mannagh". Werribee Football Club. 4 February 2020.
- ^ Gabelich, Josh (29 December 2023). "Why not me? Cats late bloomer inspired by modern greats". AFL.
- ^ Gabelich, Josh (21 November 2023). "Mannagh from heaven: Why Cats plucked 26-year-old from VFL". AFL.com.au.
- ^ Moir, Andrew (15 March 2024). "Shaun Mannagh to make his AFL debut for Geelong against St Kilda". Border Mail.
- ^ "Cats swing five changes for Easter Monday as Gunston cut for Hawks". Herald Sun. 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Match Report – Cats Annihilate Power to Secure a Preliminary Final Berth". Australian Football League. 6 September 2024.
External links
[edit]- Shaun Mannagh's profile on the official website of the Geelong Football Club
- Shaun Mannagh's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Shaun Mannagh at AustralianFootball.com
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- Living people
- Geelong Football Club players
- Werribee Football Club players
- Murray Bushrangers players
- Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state)
- North Albury Football Club players
- Lavington Football Club players
- Ainslie Football Club players
- Wanderers Football Club players
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